DC COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

SPIDER-MAN: BACK IN BLACK

Marvel Comics released cover images and a checklist of issues for "Spider-Man: Back in Black," a story that will run from February through May.

Here's how Marvel describes the stunt:

"Hunted, his identity exposed, and those he loves caught in the crosshairs; Spider-Man's life has been a nightmare during Civil War, and the darkest days are yet to come. Now, the most recognizable character in comics finds himself donning one of the most controversial costumes ever as he goes underground and back to his black duds and must fight back to reclaim his life."

HEROES: "SIX MONTHS AGO"

NBC has released five images from "Six Months Ago," the Monday, Nov. 27 episode of Heroes.

Here's how the network describes the episode:

As the clock turns back six months for all of the Heroes, Mohinder's father Chandra Suresh (guest star Erick Avari) arrives in New York to begin his quest to find individuals with extraordinary abilities, and meets someone all to eager to be special. Peter celebrates his graduation from nursing school, and learns that Nathan plans to prosecute a case that could mean trouble for the entire Petrelli family.

"A surprise visit from her father brings out the worst in Niki. Hiro attempts to be a hero and change the future for someone important. Claire joins the cheerleading squad and makes a curious discovery. H.R.G. and the Haitian meet someone special."

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ARCHIE COMICS FOR FEBRUARY

Archie Comics has provided The Continuum its solicitations for February.